Easy Chewy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
A simple and quick recipe for chewy peanut butter cookies made with just three ingredients: peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Stir until well mixed and smooth but thick.
- Crack in 1 large egg (room temperature) and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated and dough forms a sticky ball.
- Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion dough balls onto the lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Optional: Press down each cookie gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern and flatten them slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are just turning golden but centers remain soft.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for best mixing results. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. Chilling dough for 10 minutes can help if dough is too sticky. Optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top enhances flavor. For vegan version, replace egg with flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water, rested 5 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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